PHUKET: Five Navy personnel were killed when an out-of-control pickup slammed into a convoy of minivans in Surat Thani yesterday.
The runaway pickup became airborne on striking a mid-road plantation about 5.15pm and crashed on top of the second of three minivans, killing everyone inside.
More senior officers were travelling in the third minivan.
The crash came on the road between Surat Thani and Takuapa in Phang Nga, north of Phuket, as the convoy headed back to Bangkok after a trip to Ratchaprapa Dam.
The driver of the pickup survived and faces serious charges.
The runaway pickup became airborne on striking a mid-road plantation about 5.15pm and crashed on top of the second of three minivans, killing everyone inside.
More senior officers were travelling in the third minivan.
The crash came on the road between Surat Thani and Takuapa in Phang Nga, north of Phuket, as the convoy headed back to Bangkok after a trip to Ratchaprapa Dam.
The driver of the pickup survived and faces serious charges.
Rest in Peace. Condolences to their family, friends and colleagues.
Posted by Ian Yarwood on July 7, 2015 12:19